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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.74, 6,184.72 and 2,492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.74, 6,184.72 and 2,492.26 is: 3,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.74 : 6,184.72 = 2,492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.74/6,184.72 = 2,492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.74x = 6,184.72 × 2,492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.74x = 15,413,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413,898.71/4,481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.26

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